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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07
Death of Col. Il. \. Hamilton.

+, a. Hamilton Of Salisbury died Mt his
home in that place, Thursday evening,
after having been in a poor state of health
for several years, Mr.. Hamilton was
lieutenant-colonel of the 18th Vermont
regiment and was brave and popular
soldier. 1t is expected that the funeral
will take place at Salisbury on Sunday,
Col. Hamilton was a member of Russell
Post, q. a. Il, of Middlebury, and was
the first member of that post 10 die. The
post will he largely represented at the
funeral, even if it does not attend in a
body, and meeting is TO he held TO make
proper arrangements,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

N,J5r D.J S1gord:
81, - ir sir aud Cnmr4le: PrOm pro ssure
81 dunes gnd EDUCATION, must Iole4o the
p.'dsutu pi attending tue reunion ct tho ~ '-
WING nm mOeis OF our Oil rcNmcuL-the
LIN VI. Vols. the 2,th and 18th INST.
70 me no regimen 5rcm nka tho ola
Elc euth; no boys seem Ike the old "b0 ys'-
or shall say IKE the old "ncHvlD>2N Whcthnr
| think OF lhcm in WASHINGTON dcienc $, on
the road to II, hmond. or later IN n walk OF
peace. MY own experience III the hrld
was brief hat somewhat lively At
Sp ttsy.vAuie suffered severely in the
lett faux in fact "ICft huukn movements
were not altogether uncommon III toHt re-
RIuu-hut " glad it was no worse. Were
to ho with Iou ~ the reunion, even thoulh
many of 3 gu. / coulI listen to your reoltais
Is uttcutlvclY, and appreciate as kpeniy ana
Ch, er a. heartily as the best Of y0ll, the rec
ord and the glory of the old litn led by the
Il regiment IN whose history and fame we ali
nave II common share and iurcre /.
Bright know VIII be me cam fire n Bur
hngton as 1t reflects the light Of the old
Cdmptircs With their heroic resolves and lofty
mpanonships. But around It the number
will Uc fC - Ur than formerly. Many we shall
see on cart no more. [ our mOunta ms are
silver anu 2Old, in our valleys are Z nus AID
preC on, stOuCs, but nowhere dust like he
dust OF OuC fallen helOes for from this spring
The harvests OF civil berty. We Wi not Tor
get then. The mystic cords OF trl nd>hip
are uubyukcn. Chatcaubraud in one of his
htautliui descriptions speaNS of two soldiers
f,,nni. MN MAJ NO. fasta,,1 thnn,s,.I,,as co.
',, j 'C''o ~, ne tjn,d of ,1ttln na
',n,1' mn III thc rrIvv " ne Ioa ond
10 Htnar ,rn'ndoI .a'd wilma r.clii,'iI'r
IL ,3h IN go, yrri0c I'VE
Soer t,Ilcp Mann oftnr RI fattgtns of ~
~ MN 'a,, 40 No. ~ ~,
"ili M ~, L|, oI,r f,ii.nilbi ~ , ',5
NO 40" nt'Ii iini, M tirr,Iv ~ ~, siI
a., ~ 40 ~ ,, r,ii',,t III, nor G,.,l'
~ IN nd. Il ,o 81. ~, ~ ~. IL
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=, lH "tf th9se scenes any ms IN rS "9N's
T'm, but th' uIur,s-iorl ,trnr.c. M kes.
Asst,uam. cher ch4unc.. deeper v.ar.''
With hearty regards for AIltgp "ney." aid
hauinr fn. RUM ,u viii b. .ttll sac. .-. l.
Of course +. vil be-,
Hll vtry rDriu' q YOURS
s. N.wION Cl\ElER.
rr-C.,,. ptu.,r., .I,,.,t..
Tlmeti this cvenu. tnst noble D. ,1y of
soldiers, who OrYu2ht 10 tae old brigade
5iaJ ID. loi, on And"ron,s pltntiton,
W., ITS '44 IN nun 'G,s ant IN st.Gus,hi o.
l ,,, H., ~, .,, ,,.,,t.t rl.,.l'I., 90 w.,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

\ meeting of the Boxer hose company
WAS held last evening 1T which the de-
cson ef the judges of the contests Thurs.
day was discussed, and although no vote
was taken, it seemed to be almost the
unanimous opinion that unless the first
money in the hose race was given to them
that the company would dsband. An
adjournment was taken for two weeks for
further consideration of the matter before
reaching a final decision.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

Close of Their Annual Reunion Tbursda,
Letters of Regret

The first reunion of the 18th regiment
vermont volunteers came to reluctant
close Thursday. a considerable number
OF visitors left town on the early morning
tralns, but many prominent veterans re
maine. until well into the day. The
time was pleasantly spent in recounting
the exploits ct former days, in renewing
Old and forming new friendships and Wis
ting the many interesting points for
which Burlington is noted. All expressed
the opinion that there would be a large
attendance at the next annual reunion
mere. The following are among the let
ters of regret received during the re
union:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

The session Of the Woman's Board of
missions # Vermont opened in South
clprch, St Johnsbury, wednesday morn
ing. Mrs G. NJ. Stone, secretary, report
ed the new auXiliares and mission circles
formed. The reports of the vice presi-
dents showed an increased interest in the
work throughout the State. The receipts
for the past year we're $500 An address
was made by Miss Fannie Gardner, on
the subject Of Missionary work in jap
an Mrs. Case, president of the Illinois
bIauch, Miss = Harriet Stauwood of Bos-
ton, Miss Fanny Gardner, Mrs. q. g. Ca.
prom and Miss Emily :. Gilman made adj
dresses in the Afternoon. The Old board
of officers was reelected. Delegates to
the national board are Mrs Horace
Fairbanks, Mrs. c. Nj. Stone and Mrs. Z.
NJ. Howard of St. Johnsbury, and Mrs. a.
w. Nild Of Charlotte. St Adams was
selected ~ the pla e of meeting next year.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07
EnoM EX-GOVERNOR HoLBRooK,
capt d, j. SdFcrd :

My Dear Stt: Your polite and friendly in
vitaiion to nc TO attend the FIRST reunion, at
burlington, OF the lst Art. 1l'h Vermont
volunteers. was duly received, and yru have
my hearty thanks for the same. On receiving
your letter my thought once was that
would endCaVur to attend the reunion. But
alas a heavy dom site bereavement has over
taken me, and viii forbid my NticndaLCe a.
burlington.
wei remember with what PRIDE ard salts
faction | viewed the noble llth Vermont as
the regiment went forward To he scat of war,
so strong aud lusty, and loyal o the cause OF
our country. s0 fortunate III the quality of Its
OitiC,ls ana men, and in its com iuandtr, the
gallant and accUmp l-hed Col. Warner. ] also
most distinct V, and with much pride for my
State, rc1Ulcct the sOlditrly Dcdrng aud the
CA Cc'cal achievements Of the Cg mont dur
in It's perlod Of service in the ate war.
Please prcseNt my Kind regards an cordial
CCuErat uldfIuIs tI all the members of your
rCenn WhO shall u ,scmble at the reunion.
truSt you may all have / very pleasant and
chi Jyuh.' tim. .gethcr.
a,n, W ia much regard.
Very tIuIN your friend.
ElEDENIGC HDIUit0EE.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

The prizes were awarded as follows ;
First, IS, Donahue Of the Hooks second,
SO, Gotta of the Boxers third, 50, Garvey
of the Hooks
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07
LANOILLE COUNTY FAIR,
Close OF "a Most Successful Exhibition-In-
teresting Races

The exhibition of stock at the La
noble county fair is one of the
best ever given in the unity and all de-
partments were well filled with fine speci
mems of the breeders care and thought.
The tug of-war contest Wednesday drew
a large crowd; Morristown with a team of
~ men pulled johnson team, which held
the championship flag and then the Nor
rlstowns pulled the Eden team, and
they were accorded the championship of
the county. At the same time an excit
ing game of ball was in progress between
the Cam bridge and Morrisyille clubs re
Sqltlng IN score of IS to 10 in favor of
Morrisville.
The three minute race vas fnisbed
Thursday having been commenced Wed
nesday Following are the summaries
OF that class and of the is -year.old class
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07
LICENSES.

The following licenses were granted :.
To connect premises with sewer, Cath
arlne Reynolds, &C Spruce street Michael
Clark, Nos. 20 and 80 South Champaiu
street; Mrs. Johanna Flynn, II Pine
street. Van Sicklen 81 Spauldine, South
Battery street; Fannie e. Morse, 1924, 1872
and 1886 St Paul street St. Joseph church.
Allen street; Miss A. O. Taft, 419 and 423
Pearl street; L. b. TAFT, admir-, los SouSh
Win0oski avenue; w. b. Gates, So Ella
wood avenue.
a license was granted to \. 5. webb to
construct "A barn Ga his premises at 95
Main street. The application Of VI. ".
HOomer for permission tore.,hingle por-
uon OF his house at 81 Main street, was
referred to the street committee to iuves-
t-tte anQrrp1rt
FfLIS PAID
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

Time attests the virtues of Ponds Extract
for all kinds OF Pains, Ulcerations and Ihllam-
nations. At ia unsafe to use spurious limitations.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07
THE COUPLING CONTEST.

Considerable interest centred in the
coupling contest, in which there were II
entries The teams of twomen, of which
each company was entitled to two, ran 200
feet, broke couplings and attached pipe,
The following records were made:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07
THELApDER CONTEXT.

In the ladder race the contestants ran
200 feet and climbed to the top of "A ladder
reaching to the roof of the City hall on
the north side. The contest resulted as
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

One OF the most interesting features of
Che afternoon was the foremen's race
The distance was 100 yards and the purses
So, 50 and 81. The starters were: L, T..
Dooley of the Boxers, NJ. Wall of the
Barnes, j. Louther of the Clippers,
II. Meagher of the Stars, NJ. c. Grafton
of the Towards, and J. w. Daley of
the Hooks. Meagher won easily in II
seconds Wall being second III III and
Grafton ,hivl IN llHi
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

The prizes were awarded as follows
First $40 co Meas9e s B Bra A anS ol t4t
ano Boxers; third, 81, Lane and Brew Of
the Stars.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07
MUNICIPAL LEGISLATION.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF
ALDERMEN MONDAY EVENING.
sewer to be Constructed at the Foot Of
cherry Street-Licenses GraHted and
Bills Orderei Paid -. other Nils.
oellaneous Business Transacted.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Board Of Aldermen was held Monday
all the members bein.: present except
President Sutton, in who's. absence Al
derman En2lesb was chosen president
pro tenn.
The petition Of G.. H. Spandiug asking
the Board TO authorize the mayor to con
vey to him right OF way 1917 feet wide
leading from the Pomeroy school grounds
t. School street, Owned by the city, for a
right OF way Of the same width lying about
% feet further south, was read. II. 5. Peck
appeared in behalf Of Mr.. Spaulding and
1t appearing that it was an exchange of
OF vajueless property for some other not
more valuable. Alderman smith intro
duced the following resolution, aud it was
passed unanimously:
Rcsolred That in con federation that Charles
II. Sptuldlng of his city convey TO the lily
D. ri2ht OF way 1919 feet in width cX ending
through the centre OF his lot. situated on the
east side of School his said lot beng 66l9 feet
"a attn the city convey by quit clam deed
20 suld fpHuidlur, MS intUrC t and tiUle 10 its
G run right ut way over .tglp Of land 'Ul&
ieet IN wllth on the nurtherly portion Of said
Standings SAID lot.
ReSDiUcd That the mayor be and he is here
DS authorized and empowered To execute Tor
aud IN behalf the city Burlington proper
conveyance or it, said right OF W ~ to said
Spyuldmg il exchange with HIM Tor another
Rights % way Is 6Juy3 SET fjr.h.
4 communication from the health
officer was read, calling the attention OF
Board - the dtpnrlbie sanitary crui
tjOp of Cherry street between South
ChAWulsji, ard South Battery streets, and
urging he construction Of y sewer there
.n. After some discussion, Alderman
smith introduced the following res0lu-
Uou which was passed unanimously:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

IA the afternoon the 3year old colt the
2:25 class and the open races were trotted
with the summaries as follows:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-10-07

Vermont woman's Board of nIlssions.

Che Board then adjourned for one week.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1887-03-16
The Self-Made Man.

Who is this stout Elderly gentle
man, do You ask, Children? | did not
recognize him at first. Let us take a
Walk around the block and escape
him. We are in luck; he did not
see us. II we had given him chance
be would have but ton hol.ed us and
told us a story about two hours in
length. 1t would have been about his
early struggles. He would have told
us how he used to get up at four in
the morning when he was boy, and
how he Invariably bad to crack
four inches of ice in the pail before
he could get water to wash With. 1t
frOze hard in those days. He would
have also informed us that his youth
was spent IN hoe-ing pc ia toes and
saving wood, and that he has had
only six months schooling in his life.
lie would have furnished. dis-put
able proof of the latter statement He
calls himself Self-made man. Has
he ever done Anything of any ac-
count? Nothing; but he has made a
good deal of money, and that is what
ais him. If had taken as much
trouble to make myself as he says he
has and had not Planned out better |
should he deeply dis.ap pointed.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1887-03-16

First small boy-"So you went fish
last Sunday, did your" Second small
boy-"Yaas" "Ketch anything?"
Not till got home and met dad"
Your wife has retired with sick
headache, your little boy is suffering
with the mumps. your babe is teeth.
ing, your cook Is taking her "evening
OUT" and you are not feeling very
well yourself-enter u crowd of jolly
neighbors to give you a Surprise
partyn
Spiritual looking girls are of me.
dunn size. :. The short horse is soon
curried, is not kicker. =. There are
no two weighs about an honest ton of
coal. If an energetic hen Is on the
wrong lay she ought to be set right.
There is church in 0lney, ILL.,,
without hypocrte in it, The other
Sunday the clergymcn invited the
hypocrites to stand up and show them.
selves, and not single person arose.
The pastor must have been greatly
pleased.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1887-03-16
e. M GILL 81

IL Kearny street, sass truncis"o Csl.
Nervous Debility, Seminal Weakness, Elk.
hausted Vitality, Spermatorrhea. Osf Man
hood. lmpoteucy, Paralysis, prostatorrhea,
and ali the terrible effects of selfabusa and
excess in maturer years. such as Loss OF
Memory, Lassltude, Nocturnal Emissions,
aversion to society, Dimness of vision Noise
ia the Head the vital fluid passing unob-
served in the urine, anu many other diseases
that lead to insanity aad death.
9OGND iEgGN
Suffering from any of the above symptoms,
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again pleasure instead OF q burden.
There are many
mIDnLf -hGED MEN
who are troubled with too frequent evacua-
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slight smartiug or burning sensation, and a
weakening Of the system in manner they
cannot account for, kopy Sediment III the
urine, etc. Many die OF tins difficulty ignor-
ant of the cause, which is the second stage of
seminal weakness
CURES GUARANTEES ALL SUCH CASES,
Consultation free. Thorough eX imina-
ton and advice, including chemical analysis
and microscopic examination OF the urine, So.
An honest opinion given IN every case.
he following Medicines Supplied at the
prices named
si.. A. ;lY oooaE,t VITAL RA-
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the quantity, $40
An LIE BDTa El1 EREE
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symptoms, sex ana age. strict secresy in re-
gard TO ali business transactions.
The celeb ated Ac ssey henieay :,
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Leucorih9a exc Fer SAFE by all druggists ;
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CALIFORNIA.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1887-03-16
The Warn, Choiea.

There is story told that one day,
not far from Atlanta, a young man,
after listening to certain preacher
pound and expound the scriptures for
Two hours, arose and started to leave
HE church.
The preacher stopped short
young manp he said
The young man stopped.
If you'd rather go to hell than to
hear me preach, lust 90 onn
WELL replied the young man, after
pause, Il believe I'd ratherln and
out he went.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1887-03-16

1t was at the Liverpool docks. A
party of American tourists were about
to take the steamer for home. As
they stalked along the gangway to the
tenders deck one of the three paused
in the center, and stretching out his
hands, dramatically, addressed the
surrounding scenery:
eff there is he hoarsely exclaimed,
tone Britisher on the COMPOUNDED
island that | haven't given shilling
to, let him come forward and get it,
It's his last chaneel'
Then he stalked on board with an
air of great relief.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1887-03-16

Tramp lwhose request for food has
been denied)-Wel, ma'am, would
you let me sleep IN the ten-acre lot
back of the barn ii | won't make any
noises
Woman--Yees , don't mind littin'
We do that.
Tramp tappealmgly) Well, one
thing more, ma'am, before say good
night, Would you have me called n
Z sharpf want TO Catch the limited
cattle tran west.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1887-03-16
Much Eunnier than u seems.

Levy and Marks were playing
poker. The former sat in splendid
luck, He won - on three trays and
a $40 jack pot on u par of aces.
Marks stood the drain as long as he
could. and then SAID Weeping Re.
becca Levy. I'd rather have your lnfk
Than a license TO sleai7
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1887-03-16

Al Hawthorne with he UniteG States Stage
Company coaches ser Aafpra, q miles
Hodie, 81 miirs. LUadS anti bridgeport, and
siaaes for OefeVviiie. ~ miles.
Al Lumnc, H. miles igom Mound House,
with Giimer, Salisbury - 9V.'a trt-weekiy
stages leaving Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays tor bowneyytle, assntHville and
Belmont
II Candelaiia VITA the s,sges ar Column
hus. miles; silver Peak Aoutez.Ina, Aida
Valley, Cola Mountain, etc
At Kccler. with stages for Cerro Nordo, 0
miles; Darwin, - nilrs. ana Panamint.
II. NJ. NEBiN6ToN. Goa. Supi.
4. j LAWS. Assistant sgper.nieneent.
D. a. BENDEg,
General IN height and Passenger Agent
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1887-03-16
RESIGN


| do not care
III may never climb the heights of fame.
If may never win glorious name
Nor hear. with well pleased ears, the WORLDS
acclaim.
do not care,
| would not care
Though all the world should shun the path
tread.
Though words of shame and scorn OF me were
said
WHY. when the grasses waved above my head,
| would not care.
| would not care cent
Were n pious hermit most austere,
Living. in lowly hermitage severe,
On thirty thousand dollars. say, year,
| would not care.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1887-03-16

the above uasns are run daily ana make
tlose connection al Aodhd House with
Trans OF the Yi1gnia ahG Hrnctee Railroad
Tor Virginia City ana keuo, 3ad With the
Ceutra! paoihe at Reno, " tae Nugials and
1ruckee, for all points Las ana. West.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-04
FDINBURG NOTES.

Mrs Kate Wightman, wife Of Me. Sanl'
f. Wightman, arrived here on Thursday,
of last week, from Norfolk, Va.
Goto Irwin & Bakers and get your cheap
groceries.
Sheriff Wigtman's first daughter arrived
on Sunday night, and Dad is proud.
Good gracious amt he proud?
II. Z. Boyer is always mp with the mar
ket on all produce.
The Baptist congregation Of Edinburg
have purchased a lot from Mr. Geo Funk
on High street, and will erect a church on
it in the near future.
The highest prices paid for country pro
duce by Irwin Baker, opposite the depot.
HE. Boyer has Just gotten in new and
fine line Of ladies' and mems shoes which
will be sold a. low as the lowest for cash
and good trade.
On Thursday night, of last week, two
more loving souls in this community wero
made happy. Mr.. Chas. NJ. Reynard,
member Of the Edinburg Comet Band, was
ma rried to Miss Katie l.. Burke, living on
the river opposite this place. After the
ceremony, which was performed by Rev.
d. II. Rhodes, the happy pair were ser
enaded by the band of which the groom is
a member, and joy and pleasure were let
loose in full swing.
Boots and ready-made clothing at cost
at II. +. Boyer's
H.. Boyer receives new goods every
few days, and will not be beaten in either
price or quality.
In this place, on Monday morning, be-
tween and 10 o'clock, Miss Laura Nc
Donald died of consumption, aged about
% years OF a qniet, retiring but aiiec-
tomato nature, she was greatly beloved
by her relatives and many friends, who
with deep sorrow saw her life drawing TO
its close as the dread disease made its daily
inroads upon her fast failing strength
She was an earnest Christian woman, a
devoted member of the Methodist church,
and died in the full triumph Of her faith.
She was inferred in the cemetery at this
place on Tuesday afternoon, the funeral
services being conducted by Rev. Geo. II.
Zimmerman. This is the third member OF
this family that have died with consump-
ton in the last few years.
Iryin 81 Baker, opposite the depot, are
selling of their large stock Of dry goods,
notions, boots and shoes, ready-made
clothing, &c, At COST. Call early and
get bargain.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1887-03-04
ST. NICHOLAS
for 1886-'87.

Stories by Louisa NJ. AlcOtt and Frank
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